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10/11/2011
Randy Appleton
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Newport News, VA Woman Suffers Serious Injuries When Struck by Tire

The accident on I-64 near Armistead Avenue in Hampton, Virginia (VA, durng the 2011 Labor Day weekend was described this way in a recent article in the Daily Press: "The [state police] report says a tire dislodged from a car driving 55 mph. The tire flew into the van with such force it nearly killed the woman on the passenger side of the van."

 


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This so-called "freak accident" is not all that uncommon. Parts of vehicles and debris from the road injure drivers and passengers often. Tragically the accident left the 40-year-old woman from Newport News, VA, incapacitated and unable to care for herself. And her parents have found they need a power of attorney to handle their daughter's affairs.

In cases like this, the victim and their families are often forced to rely on fundraisers. But, in some cases, the victims also have a legal recourse. When road debris ends up causing injury or death, somebody is usually liable, even in single car crashes, if the debris has fallen off a truck the driver or the trucking company has failed in its responsibility to secure the load. If the object is a tire, the owner of a vehicle has likely failed to secure that tire correctly.

In August, 2010 we reported on how the North Carolina (NC) State Highway Patrol detailed the death of a Bradenton, Florida (FL) resident who was killed on I-95 when his car struck a container that fell in front of him after a load fell off a tractor-trailer. In that case a truck driver was clearly at fault because his load was too tall for a bridge over the interstate.

It can be more difficult to establish where debris that causes injury or death comes from. In 2010 our Virginia and North Carolina personal injury attorneys reported on a fatal accident on -40 in Davie County, NC in which a 59-year-old man was killed by a 3-foot wide aluminum disk that flew into the windshield his SUV and struck him on the head. It was believed to be from a truck.


To learn more, read this FAQ about loads falling off trucks and who is liable.

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Category: Car Accident Lawyers & Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

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We've handled car accident cases throughout Virginia including Richmond, Fairfax, Alexandria, and the Hampton Roads region including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Suffolk.

Our primary office is in Virginia Beach at the intersection of Diamond Springs Road and Northampton Boulevard. We also have an office on Eaton Street in Hampton. All of our accident injury attorneys were raised in Virginia and have deep roots with the community.

Our Virginia injury law firm has been recognized as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report since 2010. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed on the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and included among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Rick and Jim were named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010, an honor fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive. In addition, we were the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

We also offer free special reports on distracted driving and the Best Guide to Car Accident Injuries in Virginia.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us at 1-800-752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you shortly.




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